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The number of people infected with covid-19 is increasing rapidly in Västra Götaland. 2,984 new cases were discovered last week, more than double the number the week before.
– Never before have we received such sharp advice as those that apply now. We must follow the advice together. Everyone in society benefits from the fact that the expansion of society is slowing down and should do so now, says Thomas Wahlberg, an infection control physician, in a press release.
The Västra Götaland region is in personal mode
Currently, 119 people are treated in hospitals, of which 14 receive intensive care. This means an increase of 23 patients since yesterday and the list is the highest since July 10.
Now the Västra Götaland region is back in personal mode, which they left on August 31.
Ann Söderström, Regional Director for Health and Medical Care, has decided that the region will revert to a staff position.
– Now we are entering a situation where more and more people need hospital care. For many employees, both in hospitals and health centers, it is stressful and we need to bring together the resources of the Västra Götaland region more efficiently to support administrations, says Ann Söderström.
– It is a worrying situation with the rapid increase and now we need to start canceling planned care to free up care places. We have good access to protective gear, medicines and other equipment, he continues.
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